Month: February 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The visitors are in danger of relegation from the top tier of the Nations League and our tipster is expecting defensive tactics for this clash

France will be looking to cap off the Nations League group stage in style when they host Sweden on Tuesday night.

It has been an impressive campaign for the world champions with four wins and a draw confirming their place in the finals next October at the expense of Euro 2016 winners Portugal.

Sweden, meanwhile, are languishing at the bottom of Group A3 with only three points to their name after beating Croatia last time out and are in serious danger of relegation to League B.

France vs Sweden Latest Odds

France won the reverse fixture 1-0 back in September and bet365 make them 8/15 (1.53) favourites to pick up another three points at Stade de France.

Sweden beat Les Bleus 2-1 when the sides met in World Cup qualifying three years ago but are out at 6/1 (7.0) to cause a shock in this one.

A draw could be enough for the visitors to avoid relegation if Croatia lose to Portugal in the other group game and a stalemate is priced at 14/5 (3.80).

France vs Sweden Team News

Didier Deschamps may opt to play a rotated line-up with nothing on the line, meaning there could be starts for the likes of Olivier Giroud, Marcus Thuram and Clement Lenglet.

Albin Ekdal is suspended for Sweden but otherwise Peter Wettergren is likely to play a similar XI to the one that beat Croatia at the weekend.

France vs Sweden Preview

Although France are already assured of their place in the finals, they will no doubt want to end the group stage on a high note against a struggling Sweden side.

That being said, it is unlikely to be much of a goal-fest considering half of Les Bleus’ eight strikes in the Nations League came in the 4-2 win over Croatia, as did two of the three goals they have conceded.

Although Sweden have certainly struggled at both ends of the pitch, scoring just three times whilst shipping nine, they may employ more defensive tactics to attempt to grind out what could be a valuable point against the world champions.

France vs Sweden Tips and Predictions

With Sweden gunning to keep things tight and France having nothing to play for, bet365’s price of 2.050 on under 2.0, 2.5 goals on the Asian Goal Line looks the best value bet for this Nations League clash.

The bet will pay out in full if under two goals are scored whilst it will be a half-win if there are exactly two strikes.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Both countries still have hopes of qualifying for the Nations League finals but their recent matches in the tournament have not seen much action

The most open group in League A of the UEFA Nations League comes to a culmination on Wednesday as Netherlands travel to Poland with both sides harbouring hopes of making the final four.

Currently it is Italy who lead Group A1, but if the Azzurri slip up in their final game against Bosnia-Herzegovina, a win for either the Netherlands or Poland could see them making the knockout stages of the competition.

Poland vs Netherlands Latest Odds

Tottenham forward Steven Bergwijn scored the only goal of the game when these sides met in September and the Netherlands are offered at evens (2.00) with bet365.

Poland, though, are unbeaten in their last nine home matches in all competitions and are priced at 13/5 (3.60), with the draw at 5/2 (3.50).

Poland vs Netherlands Team News

The hosts are without midfielder Jacek Goralski, who was sent off against Italy on Sunday evening.

Frank de Boer remains without his two first-choice centre-backs in Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de Ligt, while goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is also missing.

Poland vs Netherlands Preview

The Dutch enjoyed a much-needed 3-1 win at the weekend, although in truth, Bosnia provided very little resistance.

Against better organised sides, De Boer’s men have struggled to break down the opposition and prior to Sunday’s result they have managed just two goals in five matches.

Poland, meanwhile, have kept clean sheets in seven of their last nine home matches and could once again frustrate the Dutch on Wednesday night.

In September, Jerzy Brzecek’s men were physical and stubborn opponents and the Netherlands will expect more of the same in a game where both sides are playing for a potential place in the final four.

Both of these teams have scored just five goals in five matches in the group stage and the statistics point to another low-scoring encounter. 

Poland vs Netherlands Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at evens (2.00) and is a selection that comfortably paid out in the previous meeting two months ago.

The Netherlands remain a side lacking in serious firepower, while Poland are well-drilled and that should lead to a dearth of goals. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>There was late drama when the Three Lions took on Hamren's men in Reykjavik and Al Hain-Cole expects another slow burner at Wembley on Wednesday

England will be aiming to finish their failed Nations League campaign with a win when they welcome Iceland to Wembley on Wednesday.

The Three Lions having nothing but pride to play for following their 2-0 defeat in Belgium, which leaves them consigned to third place in their group behind the Belgians and Denmark.

England vs Iceland Latest Odds

Nevertheless, they are overwhelming 1/6 (1.17) favourites with bet365 to at least restore some pride by coming out on top in their last game of the year.

Erik Hamren’s team has lost all nine of its previous fixtures in this competition but can be backed at 16/1 (17.00) to pull off a shock victory at the 10th attempt, or 11/2 (6.50) to earn a creditable draw.

England vs Iceland Team News

Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson and Ben Chilwell are all unlikely to feature after picking up minor injuries over the weekend and Reece James remains suspended, although Harry Maguire is available once again following a one-match ban.

Hordur Magnusson is unavailable due to suspension after an accumulation of yellow cards, while Willum Willumsson is injured.

England vs Iceland Preview

Although their Nations League record could hardly be worse, Strakarnir Okkar have come close to earning at least a point on numerous occasions.

Indeed, they were extremely unfortunate to come away with nothing in September’s 1-0 home defeat against Gareth Southgate’s men – only succumbing to an injury-time Raheem Sterling penalty before missing one of their own just a couple of minutes later.

Having also pushed Denmark all the way before losing out to another 90th-minute spot-kick in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat in Copenhagen, they will at least back themselves to stay in the game once again at Wembley.

Another frustrating 90 minutes certainly looks likely for England, who have scored just three times in their last six matches in this competition and drawn a blank in three of the most recent four.

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England vs Iceland Tips and Predictions

With Iceland set to dig in and defend, even money (2.00) seems generous on them ensuring the majority of the goalmouth action doesn’t arrive until the second half for their fourth Nations League away match in five.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Aston Villa man has been in confident form this season and Al Hain-Cole is backing him to grab his first international goal against Hamren's men

After a frustrating few matches, England will be determined to end their poor Nations League campaign in free-scoring form when Iceland visit Wembley on Wednesday.

The Three Lions have seen their chances of progression disappear after two successive group stage defeats and three matches in four without a goal.

Without a strike for his country in over a year, Harry Kane is priced at 9/4 (3.25) to bring his five-match barren run to an end with the opener in the capital.

The star striker has netted 13 times in just 11 starts for Tottenham so far this campaign so remains a narrow 4/7 (1.57) shot to strike anytime despite his uncharacteristic lean spell at this level.

However, there could be better value in backing Jack Grealish to get on target at 7/4 (2.75) anytime, having proved a rare bright spark for Gareth Southgate’s team in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat in Belgium.

In confident spirits after hitting the net five times in eight league games this season, the Aston Villa playmaker could be just the man to provide some much-needed inspiration in the absence of Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling.

Grealish was selected ahead of Jadon Sancho, who is England’s 6/4 (2.50) second-favourite to score despite falling down the pecking order in recent fixtures.

In the visiting dugout, Erik Hamren will also be hoping his side can finish on a high after announcing that this will be his final match in charge following the Euro 2020 play-off defeat to Hungary.

This task is all the more difficult without experienced players including Gylfi Sigurdsson, Joey Berg Gudmundsson and Alfred Finnbogason, who all returned to their clubs following Sunday’s defeat in Denmark.

Kolbeinn Sigthorsson’s 26 international goals make him by far the most likely opening goalscorer for Iceland at a massive 18/1 (19.00), or 11/2 (6.50) anytime.

Millwall’s Jon Dadi Bodvarsson doesn’t inspire too much confidence at 13/2 (7.50) after scoring just three times in 54 internationals, with Birkir Bjarnason’s 13 international goals making him a slightly more appealing 17/2 (9.50) long shot.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>In free-scoring form this season, Al Hain-Cole is backing Frank Lampard's men to secure an entertaining victory over the Magpies at St James' Park

Chelsea will be looking to go top of the Premier League table for at least a few hours when they travel to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle United on Saturday.

The Blues are three points adrift of leaders Leicester City going into the weekend and are enjoying a four-match winning streak in all competitions.

Newcastle United vs Chelsea Latest Odds

Having not lost in 90 minutes since their 2-0 defeat against Liverpool 12 games ago, they are 1/2 (1.50) favourites with bet365 to move into first place by coming out on top.

However, Steve Bruce’s men have won five and lost just one of their last seven home matches against this opposition and can be backed at 5/1 (6.00) to extend that strong record with another victory.

Two of the guests’ last three away games in the league have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 18/5 (4.60) on them being forced to settle for a single point yet again.

Newcastle United vs Chelsea Team News

Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser will both face fitness tests, although Martin Dubravka, Paul Dummett, Jonjoe Shelvey, Matt Ritchie and Dwight Gayle are all definitely ruled out

Kai Havertz is unlikely to feature despite returning to training following his isolation for COVID-19, while Christian Pulisic remains sidelined with a hamstring issue.

Newcastle United vs Chelsea Preview

Even without Havertz and Pulisic, Frank Lampard’s men look set for a productive 90 minutes in front of goal on Saturday.

Having scored three goals or more in six of their eight league matches so far – as well as each of their last four fixtures in all competitions – they should have little trouble in finding a way past a backline that has gone seven league games without a clean sheet.

Indeed, the Magpies have conceded nine times in their four home fixtures this Premier League campaign, although they have also found the net six times in their last three in their own backyard.

Newcastle United vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions

Considering Chelsea’s embarrassment of attacking riches, odds of 11/10 (2.10) seem generous on them coming out on top in their sixth league game in seven and Newcastle’s eighth successive home league match to feature over 2.5 goals.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The La Liga champions have defensive issues ahead of their trip to the side currently second in the league, and we think the hosts can take advantage

Real Madrid travel to the Estadio de la Ceramica on Saturday afternoon to face oe of the most in-form sides in La Liga in Villarreal.

Unai Emery’s men have won each of their last four home matches in the Primera Division and have lost just once this term, away to Barcelona back in September.

The Spanish champions, meanwhile, come into the game following a 4-1 defeat at Valencia, their second loss of the season after suffering just three defeats in the whole of the previous campaign.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Latest Odds

Each of Los Blancos’ last three visits to the Estadio de la Ceramica have ended with in a 2-2 draw and a repeat scoreline can be backed at 10/1 (11.00) with bet365.

The draw is offered at 29/10 (3.90) with a home win at 7/4 (2.75), and a victory for the champions at 13/10 (2.30).

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Team News

Zinedine Zidane has a number of key players missing with captain Sergio Ramos ruled out with a muscle injury and midfielder Fede Valverde out with a leg problem. Raphael Varane is also a doubt but Dani Carvajal could make his return after a month out.

The Yellow Submarine are without long-term absentee Alberto Moreno, whilst full-backs Jaume Costa and Juan Foyth are both unlikely to feature.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Preview 

Los Blancos ended the previous campaign not only as La Liga champions but also as the side with the best defensive record in the division.

However that solidity has seemingly evaporated this season with Zidane’s side conceding in each of their last seven games in all competitions and without both of their first-choice centre-backs, their defence could be in for a difficult afternoon.

Villarreal boast one of the most dangerous attacking duos in La Liga with Paco Alcacer and Gerard Moreno accounting for nine of the 13 goals scored by Emery’s team this term.

There seems little doubt that this weekend’s fixture will see plenty of goals as it has done in the last few years and the hosts will feel they have a great chance to record their first home win over Madrid since 2015.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Tips And Predictions

The hosts are available at evens (2.00) to score over 1.5 goals, a selection which has paid out in five of the last seven meetings between these two sides and it looks to be an excellent option, especially given Los Blancos’ defensive issues.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The side from the Spanish capital are unbeaten in their last 23 La Liga matches and we think they can extended that run against the Blaugrana

Barcelona travel to the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday evening to face Atletico Madrid in what is one of the biggest fixtures in the Liga calendar.

Diego Simeone’s men come into the game as the only unbeaten team left in the Spanish top-flight this season yet during the Argentine coach’s nine years at the club, Atletico have never beaten their Catalan rivals in the league.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Latest Odds

The hosts’ last league defeat came at the hands of Real Madrid on February 1, meaning Los Rojiblancos are unbeaten in their last 23 matches.

bet365 offer a home win at 19/10 (2.90) while Barca, who won this meeting last time thanks to a brilliant late goal from Lionel Messi, are available at 13/10 (2.30) with the draw at 5/2 (3.50) . 

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Team News

Luis Suarez and Lucas Torreira contracted coronavirus while on duty with Uruguay, whilst Hector Herrera suffered a muscle injury while with Mexico and Stefan Savic also picked up a muscle problem while with Montenegro.

Atletico were already missing Diego Costa and Vitolo Machin, although Yannick Carrasco has returned to fitness and should be available.

Barcelona are without Sergio Busquets who got injured while away with the Spain national team and Ansu Fati is a long-term absentee having undergone knee surgery.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Preview

With both Barcelona and Real Madrid having started the season in underwhelming fashion, Atletico will know they have a great chance to claim only their second league title this century.

It may still be early in the campaign, but Simeone’s side have shown the improvement in attack which the signing of Luis Suarez was supposed to bring, while retaining their characteristic defensive strength.

Suarez’s absence will be a massive blow for Atletico yet they do boast Joao Felix, who is one of the most in-form players in La Liga, and has been in stunning form.

Indeed, the 21-year-old has six goals in his last five appearances and continued his scoring streak during the international break by netting twice for Portugal. 

Barcelona did end a run of four winless league matches before the international break with a 5-2 win over Real Betis, but questions remain about Ronald Koeman’s team all over the pitch.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Tips and Predictions

The hosts are offered at 82/100 (1.82) to win with a +0.25 Asian handicap and this looks like a strong selection, which pays out in full if Simeone finally manages to record a league win over Barca, and provides a half win if it ends a draw. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Boasting a strong record at Old Trafford, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Baggies to serve up more home frustration for Solskjaer's men on Saturday

Manchester United will be desperate for a long-awaited Premier League home win when they welcome West Bromwich Albion to Old Trafford on Saturday.

The Red Devils have gone six matches without a league victory on home soil, picking up just one point there from a possible 12 so far this campaign.

Manchester United vs West Brom Latest Odds

Nevertheless, they are clear 3/10 (1.30) favourites with bet365 to finally claim a much-needed victory against their struggling opponents.

Slaven Bilic’s men have lost five and won none of their eight league matches since returning to the top flight but can be backed at 17/2 (9.50) to compound their hosts’ domestic difficulties with a shock win, or 9/2 (5.50) to claim a creditable draw.

Manchester United vs West Brom Team News

Victor Lindelof, Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, and Jesse Lingard will all face fitness tests while Luke Shaw is definitely ruled out.

Branislav Ivanovic, Matheus Pereira, and Callum Robinson should be available once again after positive COVID-19 diagnoses, although Sam Field and Hal Robson-Kanu are both sidelined due to injury.

Manchester United vs West Brom Preview

Despite their winless start to the season, the Baggies may feel quietly confident of causing some frustration for the hosts at a ground where they have actually fared rather well recently – winning three times and losing just once in their last five visits.

What’s more, the newly-promoted guests have tightened up at the back over the last few matches, conceding just six times in five games and only losing out to a last-minute Harry Kane goal in a narrow 1-0 defeat at Tottenham last time out.

This may look rather ominous for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team, who have only hit the net three times in their previous five league fixtures on home turf and seem to struggle to break down sides that sit back and defend.

Manchester United vs West Brom Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 13/10 (2.30) could prove solid value on West Brom ensuring under 2.5 goals for their sixth consecutive match and seventh encounter in eight with a Manchester United side that has seen just a single goal at either end in the last two league games at Old Trafford.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Both Spurs and Guardiola's men are on lengthy unbeaten runs and our tipster is expecting a tight game when they meet in north London on Saturday

Pep Guardiola will be hoping to celebrate signing a contract extension in style when his Manchester City side travel to Tottenham on Saturday afternoon.

The Catalan has extended his stay at the club by another two years despite a below-par start to the season which has seen City win only three of their seven Premier League games.

Spurs are on a three-match winning run in the competition and, having won this exact fixture 2-0 last term, Jose Mourinho will fancy his team’s chances of extending that sequence with another three points.

Tottenham vs Manchester City Latest Odds

Despite that, bet365 make Spurs 3/1 (4.0) outsiders to move top of the table for at least a couple of hours by winning this one.

City are just 4/5 (1.80) to pick up their fourth victory of the campaign and close the gap on their hosts to just two points.

Only one of the last eight meetings between Spurs and City have ended in a draw and bet365 go 3/1 (4.0) that they share the points this time around.

Tottenham vs Manchester City Team News

Mourinho will be without Matt Doherty, who tested positive for coronavirus, whilst Steven Bergwijn, Tanguy Ndombele and Erik Lamela are all injured.

Nathan Ake, Benjamin Mendy and Fernandinho are all unlikely to feature but Sergio Aguero could return after almost a month out. Raheem Sterling faces a late fitness test after injuring his calf on international duty.

Tottenham vs Manchester City Preview

Tottenham have tempered since their somewhat erratic start saw them win just two of their first five games, during which time they scored 15 goals but conceded eight and blew a 3-0 lead at home to West Ham with just eight minutes left.

Their most recent three fixtures have all been single-goal victories against bottom-half teams and, although Mourinho will be encouraged by the two clean sheets kept in that time, the four strikes may be a cause for concern.

At the very least, Spurs will back themselves to keep things tight considering three of City’s last five games have ended 1-1 whilst the other two have been won 1-0 by Guardiola’s side.

Tottenham vs Manchester City Tips and Predictions

With both teams struggling going forward but holding firm at the back, the 11/8 (2.38) on under 2.5 goals looks excellent value for punters ahead of this Premier League clash.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Both sides have been conceding regularly this term in the Premier League and we are backing yet more goals when they meet at Elland Road this weekend

Two out-of-form sides meet at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon as Leeds United host Arsenal.

Both sides have lost three of their last four matches in the English top-flight, although Mikel Arteta’s men were victorious in their last away game with a 1-0 win at Old Trafford.

Leeds United vs Arsenal Latest Odds

Marcelo Bielsa’s side have won three of their eight league matches this term and bet365 price them at 21/10 (3.10).

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The Gunners, meanwhile, have won just four of their last 15 away league games and are offered at 6/5 (2.20), with the draw at 13/5 (3.60).

Leeds United vs Arsenal Team News

The visitors are definitely without Mohamed Elneny, Gabriel Martinelli, Reiss Nelson and Pablo Mari, while Calum Chambers and Thomas Partey are doubtful although the Ghanaian has a chance of featuring.

Leeds have defender Diego Llorente out, while his compatriot Rodrigo Moreno has been self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus. Kalvin Phillips and Jamie Shackleton are also doubtful for the West Yorkshire side.

Leeds United vs Arsenal Preview

Matches involving Leeds have been some of the most some high scoring in the Premier League this season, with only Liverpool’s games averaging more than the Elland Road outfit’s total of 3.88 goals.

The side from West Yorkshire have scored in seven of their eight matches this season but kept only two clean sheets, while Arsenal have kept the same number of clean sheets in the same number of games.

Arteta’s side have not been as prolific as Leeds, but have scored in three of their four away games this term and against a team that has been shipping goals, they should be confident of getting on the score-sheet once again. 

Leeds vs Arsenal Tips And Predictions

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is priced at 10/11 (1.91) and looks like a logical option given that both sides have regularly been scoring as well as conceding.

Three of Arsenal’s five away goals this season have come in the second half, while four of Leeds’ six home strikes have come after the break making both teams to score in the second half at 7/4 (2.75) an interesting selection as well. 

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